Price: €775,000
For Sale by Owner

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Discover a unique opportunity to acquire this exceptional 18th-century private estate in the South of France. Nestled in the prestigious Razès region, in the heart of the Aude, this estate spans 4.85 hectares (12 acres) of landscaped grounds with complete privacy and no public rights of way.

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Key Features:

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• Elegant Residence: Spacious, bright, and refined house with 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, an oak-lined gallery library, a large beamed dining room, three kitchens (one custom-built), and two oak-beamed living rooms. 

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• Outdoor Space: Acreage for animals, including two separate wooden horse/donkey stables. Large, secure, and illuminated pool with generous sunbathing terraces. Features include sun-drenched terraces, ample parking, a garage, a summer kitchen, a stone well, and an automatic watering system.

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• Additional Accommodation: Guest apartment with easy access for people with reduced mobility. Opposite the main house there is a 5-room vineyard worker's house with potential for additional accommodation. A third floor in the main house is waiting for you to make the finishing touches to convert from an attic to several attic bedrooms or whatever else you decide!

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• Ideal Setting: Stunning views, numerous private paths through woods and your own private fields. Rich ecosystem with 20 species of wild orchids, fruits and fresh herbs.

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Comfort Details:

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• Pool: Large, secure, and illuminated in-ground pool.

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• Internet: Fast VDSL2 and fiber expected in 2024.

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• Heating: Gas central heating, electricity, and traditional fireplace.

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• Double Glazing: Good thermal and acoustic insulation.

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• Sanitation: Septic tank compliant in report from 2015.

 

Location:

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• Proximity to Amenities: Less than 35 minutes from Carcassonne Airport and 90 minutes from Toulouse Airport. Primary schools 5 minutes away, secondary schools 14 minutes away. Over twenty restaurants within a 15-minute radius.

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• Total Privacy: Nearest neighbors are over 1 km away, ensuring complete tranquility while being close to charming medieval towns.

 

Potential:

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• Flexible Use: Ideal for a large family or can be divided into several rentals or used as a luxury guest house. Peak season income potential exceeding €5,000 per week.

 

Additional Information:

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• Taxe Foncière: Approximately €2,600 per year (2024).

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• Energy: Good energy rating October 2023 (see picture below). All other diagnostics completed in October 2023 with good results.

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• Roof: Completely replaced in 1998 with additional insulation recently added.

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• Orientation: South-facing.

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• Various agents have been appointed should you prefer to work through an agent. A private sale through your chosen notaire is also possible.

 

A cherished estate, carefully maintained by its current owner, ideal for a peaceful and elegant countryside life, combining self-sufficiency with modern comfort.

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For more details, visit www.domainedecouchet.com

and www.holidaylettingsfrance.com.

 

Contact us today for a viewing!

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